We’ve recently expanded the SetPT practice with a new location in Alexandria, Virginia. We are so excited to introduce our new Director of Sports Rehabilitation, Kayla Robison, PT, DPT, CSCS, EP-C, Fellow-in-training (NAIOMT). We thought our readers and patients would like to get to know Kayla, so we’ve asked her some questions about her [...]
With the end of 2015, many individuals resolve to make 2016 a better year. This is traditionally done by setting resolutions. The majority of resolutions will focus around health whether it be eating healthier or exercising more. We believe that any positive health change is one worth making whether it be the start of [...]
Many people are concerned with getting out of shape when they have an injury and worry that stopping exercising will cause them to lose their fitness. People stop exercising for many reasons, whether it is illness, pregnancy, time constraints or just needing a break. This time away from exercise does not automatically mean you [...]
The PTs from SetPT in Atlanta were invited to attend the Tennis Medicine Seminar on November 19, 2015, which was hosted by Dr. Jayanthi of Emory Sports Medicine. From injury prevention to stroke modification, the evening was full of fellowship, on-court demonstrations, and education! #InjuryPrevention #Tennis #LiveLifeYourWay Tennis Drills Video Thank you for an [...]
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a widely-referenced ligament, especially in sports-related knee injuries. The knee joint is comprised of three bones - the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) and patella (kneecap). These bones are connected via non-contractile tissues (tissues that do not produce force, but act to restrict movement) called ligaments. [...]
A common complaint amongst novice, amateur, and professional golfers is low back pain. Oftentimes, this pain originates from muscular strength imbalances, deficient range of motion in the spine and pelvis, and lack of muscular endurance. Although the golf swing requires rotation in both directions, the golf swing is an asymmetrical movement pattern. For instance, [...]
In our first installment of this series, we learned about the shoulder’s structure and function. There are a lot of joints, ligaments, and muscles involved in making sure the shoulder remains functional and pain-free, so it is not difficult to see how if one part of the system becomes dysfunctional, it can lead to [...]
At SetPT, we see many patients with shoulder injuries. A crucial component to rehabing shoulder issues is knowledge of the mechanics and structure of the shoulder, which is a very complex joint. In this five part series, we’ll review the structure and function of the shoulder complex, talk about the most common shoulder injuries, [...]
“Gosh! I am in a lot of pain. I sit for too many hours a day. What can I do to change it? My family has told me many times that I am starting to hunch forward.” These are statements that our SetPT therapists hear on a daily basis. According to a survey conducted [...]
Physical therapists at SetPT are focused on reducing pain, improving mobility, and maximizing your function using advanced techniques and skills. One of those techniques is trigger point dry needling; advanced interventions that can help reset muscles and improve their function. You may have some questions about the procedure. We’ve tried to answer as many [...]
